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Selecting the Right
5
Abrasive for the Job
P120
equivalent to 127 µ
(micron)
P400
equivalent to 35 µ
(micron)
P1000
equivalent to 18 µ
(micron)
Micro-
equivalent to 6 µ
(micron)
Mesh™
3600
About WORK SHARP™ Abrasive Technology
Finish
•
Coated abrasive disks start flat and stay flat. (Bonded abrasives used
in stones and most power systems require frequent dressing to keep
the wheel flat.)
•
Heat treated aluminum oxide and ceramic abrasives provide a pol-
ished finish superior to oil and water stones without the mess.
•
Premium P-graded Abrasives provide more consistent cutter height
and smoother surface finish than traditional bonded and plated abra-
sives. (As bonded wheels wear they tend to round the edges/corner
of the tool. As the abrasive particles wear, the bond breaks down,
exposing new particles but always at a different depth.)
•
The grit size is engineered to provide optimal sharpness and surface
finish at each stage of sharpening. (Users who are interested in a
"utility sharp" edge will find exceptional edge performance on the
faster coarse grits without the need to hone.)
Speed
•
The abrasive selection is integrated with design of the WORK
SHARP
drive train and cooling system to provide the fastest materi-
®
al removal rate while minimizing the risk of overheating tool steels.
•
The sharpening port includes a lapping abrasive that provides supe-
rior burr control and allows for 1-step re-sharpening.
•
Two-sided wheel and off-the-shelf abrasive makes it easy to switch
between coarse and fine abrasives. (Doesn't require re-grading the
wheel just to switch between coarse and fine Abrasives. Doesn't re-
quire an expensive selection of custom wheels or disks.)
Simplicity
•
Accepts standard 150 mm or 6" PSA-backed adhesive that is read-
ily available. (No custom adhesives or expensive custom wheels re-
quired. Coarse grits are available at most hardware/woodworking
stores. Fine grits are readily available at any automotive paint sup-
ply store.)
•
Abrasive disk life can be extended significantly by regular cleaning
using the supplied disk cleaner (Crepe Stick). Simply rub the Crepe
Stick across the surface of the Wheel to remove any loading or build-
up on the Abrasive.
for use with damaged or chipped
tools
for use with nearly sharp tools
which only require a touch-up
for use when fine sharpening the
tool
for use when honing the tool
Ceramic
Oxide Benefits
•
Fastest cut rate
•
Cool cutting
•
Longest life
•
Maximum load resistance
CAMI (USA)
FEPA (Europe)
Individual Mesh
"P"
80
P80
100
120
P120
P150
150
180
P180
220
P220
P240
240
P280
P320
280
P360
320
P400
P500
360
P600
400
P800
500
P1000
600
P1200
800
P1500
P2000
1000
P2500
1200
1350
1500
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Aluminum
Oxide Benefits
•
Fast cut rate
•
Consistent finish
•
Increased life
•
Reduced loading
Micro Mesh
Micron
µ
197
141
127
97
93
78
66
65
58
53
52
46
44
40
36
35
30
28
25
1500
23
21
18
1800
16
15
12
2400
11
10
9
8.5
3200
6.5
3600
6
4000
3
6000
2
8000
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